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Old 02-14-2017, 06:53 AM
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Narrow coupe bonnet stripe removal

I understand using a heat gun.

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Will I need to remove the scoop to get the decal off? Or will there be material left you can see?

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Picture?
 
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Mine has the stripes but on inside the scoop. I assume it must have been replaced. But the stripes go under the scoop and trip around the grille.
 
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You shouldn't have to remove the scoop to get that vinyl off
 
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Originally Posted by TWISTER
You shouldn't have to remove the scoop to get that vinyl off
That is what I thought.

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Got them off. Looks much better!
 
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Post up a pic, also make use you use a little cleaner wax or rubbing compound/ buff to get the ghosting marks from the stripes out. I had my stripes on my R52 for a very long time and after I removed them the paint underneath looked brand new compared to other places.
 
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